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Published: May 24, 2019 · This post may contain affiliate links

Fish Creek Campground - Glacier National Park

Fish Creek Campground is the only reservable campground on the west side of Glacier National Park. This is a large campground with tons of different sites.

One thing to know when making your reservations is many sites are on a hill. If you have any mobility concerns with hills, rocks, or tree roots make sure you pick your site carefully. At the bottom of this post, we are including as many site photos as we can to help you make picking a site a little easier.

Fish Creek Campground

Contents

  • Fish Creek Campground
    • Campground Reservations
    • Campground Amenities
    •  
    • RV Camping at Fish Creek Campground
    •  
    • How to get to Campground
    • Campground Regulations
    • Fish Creek Campground Map
    • Photos of Fish Creek Campground

Season: 5/31 - 9/1

Number of Sites:  178

Location in the park: West side of Glacier National Park.

Campsite Cost: $23.00 / night

Payments accepted: cash and check 

Reservations: Yes, Recreation.gov 

Latitude/Longitude: 

  • Latitude:
  • 48.5477778
  • 48° 32' 52.0001" N
  • Longitude:
  • -113.9852778
  • 113° 59' 7.0001" W

Elevation: 3,500 feet

Accessible Sites: 8 sites (A8, A10, A12, A34, B65, B68, D158 and D160)

Pets Allowed:  Yes, they must be on a leash less than 6 feet long. 

 

Campground Reservations

Are campground Reservations Available? Yes

Phone Number? 1-877-444-6777

Online? Recreation.Gov

How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? Campsites are released on a 6-month rolling basis

First Come, First Served? Sites not reserved ahead of time are available on a first come first serve basis. 

Campground Amenities

Flush Toilets: Yes

Showers: Showers are located in Loop A and are available for registered campers only.

Payphone: No

Is wifi Available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? No

Is camp host available on site? Yes

Is firewood available for purchase? Firewood is available for purchase at most camp stores.

It is unlawful to gather or cut firewood 

 

Amenities at each campsite:

Fire pit in the site? Yes, Campsites contain fire rings but do not have fire grates for grilling/ food preparation

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? Yes, Communal bear boxes are available in each loop 

Potable Water? Yes

Fee showers are available at the Rising Sun and Swiftcurrent Motor Inns and private campgrounds adjacent to the park. 

 

RV Camping at Fish Creek Campground

RV Length: 18 sites can accommodate up to a 35 foot RV or truck and trailer combination.

Dump Station: Yes

Generators: 8 a.m.-10 a.m., 12 p.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-7 p.m. There are no generators allowed in Loop C

Hookups: No

 

How to get to Campground

Approximate driving distance via Going-to-the-Sun Road: 
West entrance: 4.5mi 
St. Mary entrance: 51.2mi

Fish Creek is located four miles northwest of the west park entrance near West Glacier, Montana. Access is from U.S. Highway 2, approximately 32 miles northeast of Kalispell, Montana.

 

Campground Regulations

No group camping in Fish Creek. Parties of nine or more may make reservations for the Apgar Campground Group Sites or at the St. Mary Campground.

A maximum of two tents per site is permitted.

Sites may not be left unattended for over 24 hours.

Campground speed limits are 10 miles per hour.

The maximum number of people in a campsite: limited to eight people

The number of cars per campsite: two vehicles

Checkout time: 12 noon

Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.

Maximum Stay: 

Between July 1 and Labor Day, camping in Glacier National Park is limited to 14 days, either in a single period or combined separate periods.

Between Labor Day and June 30, camping in Glacier National Park is limited to 30 days, either in a single period or combined separate periods.

 

Fish Creek Campground Map

Photos of Fish Creek Campground

Some sites are really hilly! If you have any mobility concern with walking on hills with rocks and tree roots make sure to check which site you choose carefully. 

D162, D164, and D166 are gorgeous sites along the creek. 

Site A4

 

Site A6

 

Site A10

 

Site A12

 

Site A14

 

Site A17

 

Site A19

 

Site A21

 

Site A27

 

Site A34

 

Site A35

 

Site A21

 

Site B36

 

B38

 

B42

 

B43

 

B45

 

B47

 

B49

 

B51

 

B53

 

B55

 

B56

 

B59

 

B61

 

B63

 

B64

 

B66

 

B67

 

B68

 

B69

 

B72

 

B73

 

B74

 

B76

 

B78

 

B80

 

B81

 

B83

 

Site B85

 

Site B89

 

Site B91

 

C93

 

C95

 

C99

 

C103

 

C105

 

C106

 

C107

 

C108

 

C110

 

C112

 

C115

 

C118

 

C130

 

C140

 

C144

 

C146

 

Site D148

 

Site D149

 

Site D151

 

Site D153

 

Site D157

 

Site D158

 

Site D159

 

Site D160

 

Site D161

 

Site D162

 

Site D164

 

Site D166

 

Site D177

 

Site D179

You will want to make reservations as soon as you can in Glacier National Park especially during the incredibly popular summer season!

If you don't want to camp the entire time you are in the park check out these Glacier National Park hotel options. Learn more about Glacier National Park Camping. 

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